The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Bethany
Registered name: BETHANY HOME SOCIETY SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
RIPON, CA · Medicare-certified · 92 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Bethany in Ripon, CA has a 4-star overall rating, with 4-star health inspections and quality measures, 3-star staffing, and no fines in the last 24 months. Reported nurse staffing is 4.31 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1, though recent inspection citations included food service and pharmacy/drug storage issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.3123 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 17, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3123.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.35
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.26
- Nurse aides
- 2.70
- Weekend nursing
- 3.88
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 67%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
2.4%5.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.5%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.5%4.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%2.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.6%14.6%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.4%7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.2%1.5%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
8.4%30.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
10.3%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited May 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents’ medications were free from unnecessary drugs. Cited November 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 757 — 42 CFR §483.45(d) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 56 residents on an average day (61% of 92 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.